Hillsdale Middle School

the vice principal and some office lady's are horrible ... other than that I suppose it's an ok school.

im in 8th grade now and i think this school is soo much fun im going on the east coast d.c trip soon and i cant wait there's no drama at all man love the teachers 2 there so nice!!if i would pick any middle school it would be hillsdale middle school

iam a student currently at hillsdale i moved there last year i had some problems but other then that it has been a really good almost 3 years there way better then la mesa middle. if u r thinking about going to la mesa middle look at the reviews first there not that good i went there and i was being threaten and crap like that so i moved and me and my mom have been really happy there. the people in the office are amazing i love then all even Mrs.Wendy and Mr. humaka and Mrs, Conway. people don't like then and talk bad about them but they are doing there job. they let them have freedom and have more opportunities to do more stuff. like when we go on field trips we all and the skewl set a good example and we get asked to come back again.
--Submitted by a student

This is a great school. I went there for 7th grade. For the year i was there, it was awsome. All the teachers are nice. This school is somewhat strict but not a lot, they don't go over insane. I would have kept going to this school, but i moved to Lemon Grove district, and now i'm moving to Mississippi. But I am a former student, and i loved this school. This is by far one of the best schools i've been too. I have moved a lot, and i've been to many not so good schools, This is a good school:)
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Im a student at hms. Its the best school ive ever been to!! the teachers are great i havent had a bad teachers in my 2 years there! its a big school but i love that because i meet so many new people everyday!
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I like Hillsdale Middle School because of all the help of the drama and music department. It really helps students believe of acheiving their goals. Oh and their cst scores are amazing!!!!!
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The honors teachers have been OUTSTANDING throughout the three years we have been there. Marvelous does not begin to describe them. Mr. Reed and Mr. Cauldwell take the kids and turn them into glorious musicians, giving their heart and soul to the students. Downside: lots of out of control kids and bully time with disrespect for the teachers. But, the teaching staff and music department deserve a 10 star rating!
--Submitted by a parent

We were concerned about our son's transition from elementary to middle school (a 500 to a 1500 student campus). Our insecurity was fed on the first day of school last August (2007) when the schedules were finally distributed after 8:30 a.m. (they were promised two weeks prior) and my son's 'zero period' teacher didn't show up until 15 minutes after the class was to start. After that, it was smooth sailing. Academically our son had a very rough beginning at Hillsdale and thanks to his core teachers (Mrs. Scarbrough and Mrs. Herman) special attention and genuine care he ended the year with a strong B average.
--Submitted by a parent

Hillsdale is a wonderful school academically. The school appeals to a wide variety of interests. The music program is wonderful, especially the band. Mr. Caldwell is an amazing leader. And honors drama gives kids who probably wouldn't have the opportunity to perform anywhere else a great introduction to theatre.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall the school is great. As the other reviews state, the band program is one of the best in the state, if not the best. The students feel safe and are treated well. I have one issue and that is with how science is taught in the 6th grade. Science/Math and Language Arts/Social Studies are taught on a block schedule which is fine if each subject is given equal time, which science is not, math takes the priority. With the lack of focus on science I feel that the students may not be prepared for the demands of upper grade science, and are not receiving a well-rounded education in the 6th grade.
--Submitted by a parent